Bank Care Assistant

Abbeyfield; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Bank Care Assistant in a welcoming residential care home. This role offers the opportunity to make meaningful connections with residents, providing essential support and care tailored to their individual needs. With a focus on dignity and independence, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those you care for. The position offers flexible shifts and a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. If you have a natural calling to care and are passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

31 days paid leave

Life Assurance

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Medical cashback scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Sensitive and empathetic individuals who love to care for others.
• No prior experience needed; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, medical needs, and daily activities.
• Develop care plans and ensure residents feel at home.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Personal Care

Medical Care

Relationship Building

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Lee House is an attractive residential care home located in Wimbledon offering care and support to up to 27 residents.

The home has been carefully designed to offer comfortable accommodation which includes single occupancy bedrooms each with en-suite facilities, a pleasant lounge, dining room and garden. Facilities are also available for family or friends to stay overnight. Residents may personalise their room with small items of furniture and ornaments to promote familiarity.

Starting hourly rate of pay: £13.19.

This vacancy for Care Assistants is for bank hours, offering shifts on an adhoc basis.

The Role of Bank Care Assistant:

• As one of our highly valued Bank Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery.
• You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests.
• You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.
• Your shifts as a Bank Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around.
• Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home. You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; their dignity and independence.
• You’ll also be integral to developing residents' care plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.
• 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays.
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Discounted gym membership.
• An employee assistance programme.
• Shop and save vouchers.
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation.
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back.
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts.

About You:

• Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield!
• Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of Bank Care Assistants.

Don’t worry if you have no experience as a Bank Care Assistant - we’ll provide you with all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have a natural calling to care and you'll be passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.

How to apply:

If you think this sounds like you, please click the link NOW to upload your CV and covering letter, to be considered for interview.